Russia employs hypersonic superweapon in mid-December against Ukraine for first time in months

Why this weapon is referred to as KILLJOY is despicable!

Is Putin the Terrible trying to escalate this war (e.g. out of desperation)?

"... “On 14 December 2023, the Russian Air Force highly likely carried out the first use of an AS-24 KILLJOY air-launched ballistic missile since August 2023,” the UK Defense Ministry stated. “Russia launched at least one missile into central Ukraine, likely targeting a military airfield.” ..."

Russia employs ‘superweapon’ against Ukraine for first time in months - The Jerusalem Post The AS-24 KILLJOY missile accelerates to Mach 4 (roughly 3,000 miles per hour) after launch and may reach speeds as fast as Mach 10 (roughly 7,673 miles per hour).